Soldado's set to seal Spurs deal

The north London club's need for attacking reinforcements is well documented, as is their desire to bring in the 28-year-old Spain international. Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas recently confirmed an interest in Soldado, and a deal is believed to be edging ever closer. Valencia president Amadeo Salvo last week warned Tottenham that they will have to meet the €30m (£26million) buy-out clause if they are to prise him away from the Mestalla. Salvo said at the time that the Primera Division club had no intention of selling Soldado, but now appear resigned to losing him. "The agreement with Tottenham is total," said Salvo. "A problem has arisen with the (player's) agents," he added. "(If it is resolved) he will go." Soldado joined Valencia from Getafe three years ago and scored 24 goals in La Liga last season. Meanwhile, Tottenham defender Steven Caulker has completed his move to Cardiff for what is believed to be a club record fee. The 21-year-old England international underwent a medical this afternoon and signed a four-year deal with the club.